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The earlier 690's came with WAY WAY too much rebound damping in the back shock, the back shock causes the front to feel harsh and get those bouncing wheels entering a corner while under braking, so instead of having a new chromed shaft and damping rod made to allow more oil flow, I chose to...

I bought my KTM 690 ENDURO 2009 second hand from a guy here in Eastern Cape, he complained about the harsh suspension too. The 690 has a major flaw in the setup of the suspension and can only be rectified by having the suspension revalved, there is no other way. The springs are correct for the...

I was experiencing a very jerky throttle response on my 690 since I bought it and found it difficult to keep the power smooth over bumpy surfaces, especially technical routes. Here is what i did to make throttle smoother and more manageable. I removed the accelerator cover on the handle bar...

Hi Guys, I just ordered this Steering Damper Kit on AliExpress for R1,400-00 delivered. (BMW R1200GS LC)  I have had a good look at it and read all the comments and seems great.  :sip:

Hi Guys, I have been searching the internet for the best rear tyre for mileage. Can anyone point me in the right direction? 170/60 R17

I went for a short ride on Sunday through to the aerials above Patensie from the PE side on the Elands River road. All I can say is AWESOME Ride!!! If you just wanting a shorter ride through the mountains, then this is one you should ride. The dust road is in good condition until just before the...

Can anyone tell me if there is a rear shock from a Japanese or other bike that fits the X Challenge? There is nothing wrong with the shock on my bike, but I would like to replace it with a cheaper option, second hand from a scrap yard or for sale. Thanks guys.

Hi, I am looking to buy a Touring type windscreen for my X Challenge. Any suggestions for suppliers here in SA?

Hi, I am looking to purchase an aftermarket slip on silencer for my R1200GS LC. Does anyone know where to get a good deal on one? Thanks.

Hi All, I am writing this as there are a lot of lean running BMW's out there. I have done a bit of research on this and came up with (it looks like) the solution. Yesterday I ordered a AM4 for my GS. What it basically does is change the ambient air temperature sensors reading by dropping it by...

I recently bought a good clean second hand LC with 11,600 km. Its an awesome bike and I am very happy with it............except for the clunky gearbox and the dragging clutch, this really irritates me as I am a certified Bike Mechanic. I had a good look at the bikes specs and the inner design...

Steering Damper Piston Type. I looked all over the internet to see if anyone had fitted a piston type damper to their Adventure 990 KTM, but found nothing. The reason for me adding this post is that a piston damper is very cheap in comparison to the Scotts or the Ohlins block type dampers...

I had a noisy Cam Chain Tensioner on my KTM 990 Adventure. I phoned the agents and they said 2 weeks till delivery of a new one. So I modified the old one and went on the ride...... This is what I did: I removed the tensioner cap cover and the tensioner unit inside. I then drilled a 7mm hole...

I bought a second hand KTM 990 Adventure and found while resetting all the suspension setting to "Comfort" that the back shock rebound adjuster was siezed solid. So I decided to attempt to get it loose as a Shock repair would be very expensive here in South Africa. I tried to release the...